Reviewed case brief
Unni Krishnan, J.P. and Ors. v State of Andhra Pradesh and Ors.
(1993) 1 SCC 645
(1993) 1 SCC 645 · Supreme Court of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1993
- Subjects
- Constitutional Law I
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
The right to education up to the age of fourteen is a fundamental right flowing from Art.21, read with Art.45 (Directive Principle); beyond that age, the right is subject to the state's economic capacity. This directly led to the insertion of Art.21A by the 86th Amendment.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(1993) 1 SCC 645; foundational decision preceding the 86th Amendment
Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.